"The Wolfpack fire expanded from 6,235 to 6,871 acres in just a few days, demonstrating rapid growth in a remote area, and required a sustained deployment of 70 personnel before containment was achieved."
The Wolfpack wildfire, located 33 miles northwest of Ely in St. Louis County, Minnesota, was first reported on July 9, 2026. By August 6 it had burned 6,235 acres and was 23% contained, with 70 personnel on the scene and minimal fire behavior. Over the next week the fire grew to 6,239 acres, maintaining 23% containment while shifting to moderate, backing, and isolated torching behavior; personnel fluctuated from 72 to 14. On August 13 the acreage increased to 6,871 acres and containment fell to 20%, but by August 14 the fire was fully contained at 100% with 14 personnel remaining, and the estimated cost rose to $284,312.
Official source description: 33 Miles NW from Ely, MN
Moderate; Flanking; Backing; Isolated Torching
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: North Central Minnesota. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained; general wildfire safety guidance applies, but remain aware of potential for isolated torching in surrounding areas.
IRWIN ID: {68C73A48-D5F6-4BC7-990E-FC54E218AE3F}
Discovered: Jul 9, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $284,312
Coordinates: 48.1855, -92.2822
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The Wolfpack Fire has burned 6,871 acres as of August 14, 2026.
Yes, the Wolfpack Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Wolfpack Fire is burning in St. Louis, MN.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Wolfpack Fire remains active.
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